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Forum: Cruiser 08-09-2011, 02:29 AM
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Posted By Dayle1
If anyone does look at other brands, it would be...

If anyone does look at other brands, it would be best to compare to another 'notched' frame model. From what I have seen, it is pretty common for flatbeds to have a crown or bow. If significant...
Forum: Cruiser 08-03-2011, 04:31 AM
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Posted By Dayle1
Here is a summary of measurements reported on new...

Here is a summary of measurements reported on new Cruisers with the notched front cap for anyone wanting to measure their 2011-2012 unit for comparison.



pin box tobedroompin box tocloset...
Forum: Cruiser 08-02-2011, 04:09 AM
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Posted By Dayle1
Hank, That would have been great. But it...

Hank,

That would have been great. But it was not possible w/o interferring with the repair team.
Forum: Cruiser 08-01-2011, 02:44 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 12,573
Posted By Dayle1
Today I rechecked the pin box movement with the...

Today I rechecked the pin box movement with the same technique of using a bottle jack in the truck bed and the laser sitting on a ladder. The number was slightly better than what I quickly measured...
Forum: Cruiser 07-31-2011, 06:46 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 12,573
Posted By Dayle1
Hank, Yes, I saw him install the "L"...

Hank,

Yes, I saw him install the "L" brackets. I left before the special countersunk screws were put in because the dealer had to go purchase them. But the Lippert tech explained that they had...
Forum: Cruiser 07-31-2011, 02:00 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 12,573
Posted By Dayle1
Lippert dispatched their welder and he did a...

Lippert dispatched their welder and he did a great job. Lippert is still responsible for the frame warranty since they have done all the work. I believe this was the first repair at a dealer's...
Forum: Cruiser 07-30-2011, 10:29 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 12,573
Posted By Dayle1
I picked up the repaired Cruiser today and took...

I picked up the repaired Cruiser today and took some quick measurements when I got home. Sorry, no pictures, I was tired and it was too hot this afternoon.



Interior bedroom floor flex was...
Forum: Cruiser 07-30-2011, 10:07 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 12,573
Posted By Dayle1
Hank is right, if you have the notched front cap...

Hank is right, if you have the notched front cap then you have the notched frame. My understanding is it has been in production for a little more than 1 yr., so at this point they are all still...
Forum: Cruiser 07-29-2011, 01:33 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 12,573
Posted By Dayle1
Manufacturers don't have infinite knowledge,...

Manufacturers don't have infinite knowledge, sometimes it really takes customer feedback for a manufacturer to both recognize an issue and understand it. For example the Toyota sudden acceleration...
Forum: Cruiser 07-28-2011, 11:18 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 12,573
Posted By Dayle1
I took my Cruiser to the dealer earlier this week...

I took my Cruiser to the dealer earlier this week and today Lippert performed the same repairs that Hank’s 285RL received at the factory.



Cruiser prep’ed by the dealer.
...
Forum: Cruiser 07-25-2011, 08:58 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 12,573
Posted By Dayle1
rcflyer, I thought I addressed your concern...

rcflyer,

I thought I addressed your concern with an earlier post when I said.

"You are right there is some affect due to spring sag when comparing to an external reference point. But using your...
Forum: Cruiser 07-25-2011, 01:02 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 12,573
Posted By Dayle1
Today I took measurements on my 32MK identical to...

Today I took measurements on my 32MK identical to what we did last week on our friends 325CK. First picture is with the king pin jacked up and both landing pads very slightly loose.


...
Forum: Cruiser 07-22-2011, 08:43 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 12,573
Posted By Dayle1
Hank, No we didn't but I'll have Dr....

Hank,

No we didn't but I'll have Dr. Fletcher take some pics next time he hooks up.
Forum: Cruiser 07-22-2011, 06:11 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 12,573
Posted By Dayle1
Today I met a buddy at the lot where his 325CK is...

Today I met a buddy at the lot where his 325CK is stored for some measurements. We had previously measured from the pin box to the amber clearance light and his number was slightly more than my...
Forum: Cruiser 07-22-2011, 03:24 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 12,573
Posted By Dayle1
Matt, Thanks for taking this data on...

Matt,



Thanks for taking this data on a newer unit. The 3/4" you measured to the clearance light is exactly what I measured and reported on June 14th. And the bedroom floor flex of 1/2" is...
Forum: Cruiser 07-21-2011, 09:28 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 12,573
Posted By Dayle1
Jerry, In my original post, my...

Jerry,



In my original post, my measurement #1 was to an external fixed point. In my case, I used two steel studs suspended horizontally between posts in my RV port. Another option would be...
Forum: Cruiser 07-21-2011, 12:45 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 12,573
Posted By Dayle1
Lloyd, While it would help to have...

Lloyd,

While it would help to have everyone make the same measurements for ez comparison, I think all the results so far are meaningful. Putting the laser further toward the rear of the trailer...
Forum: Cruiser 07-19-2011, 06:07 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 12,573
Posted By Dayle1
rcflyer, Thank you for the effort...

rcflyer,



Thank you for the effort you have taken on this. You are right there is some affect due to spring sag when comparing to an external reference point. But using your 7/32 inch drop...
Forum: Cruiser 07-19-2011, 02:39 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 12,573
Posted By Dayle1
Lloyd, Thanks so much for getting this data, 1/8...

Lloyd, Thanks so much for getting this data, 1/8 inch sounds really good. For everyone else, Lloyd's Cruiser has the old frame layout and lacks a bedroom slideout.



By comparison here is my...
Forum: Cruiser 07-18-2011, 09:28 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 12,573
Posted By Dayle1
Here is a way to measure flex in the bedroom...

Here is a way to measure flex in the bedroom floor structure that is very EZ to do. Took less than 20 min. including taking the pictures.



The first picture shows the target, a piece of 1/8...
Forum: Cruiser 07-16-2011, 12:31 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 12,573
Posted By Dayle1
Clif, Thanks for taking the...

Clif,



Thanks for taking the measurement, that 1/2 inch is pretty good, several of us have measured closer to 1 inch by a similiar technique. This is an ez measurement, but you did hit upon...
Forum: Cruiser 07-09-2011, 06:37 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 12,573
Posted By Dayle1
Frank, Thanks, you are right since your...

Frank,

Thanks, you are right since your Cruiser has been "modified" already, we need measurements from stock Cruisers.
Forum: Cruiser 07-09-2011, 04:37 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 12,573
Posted By Dayle1
Is there anyone on the forum willing to try...

Is there anyone on the forum willing to try making this measurement??? Send me a PM if you would like more assistance or call me at: 512-663-9507.This would be helpful to new Cruiser owners. Harbor...
Forum: Cruiser 07-07-2011, 04:44 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 12,573
Posted By Dayle1
I'm starting a new thread, but here is a link to...

I'm starting a new thread, but here is a link to the original pin box movement (https://www.crossroadsrv.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3346). There is a lot of data here that would be difficult to...
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